JUST FOR TODAY

Just for this morning,
I am going to step over the laundry,
and pick you up and take you
to the park to play.

Just for this morning,
I will leave the dishes in the sink,
and let you teach me how
to put that puzzle of yours together.

Just for this afternoon,
I will unplug the telephone
and keep the computer off,
and sit with you in the
backyard and blow bubbles.

Just for this afternoon,
I will not yell once,
not even a tiny grumble
when you scream and whine
for the ice cream truck,
and I will buy you one if
he comes by.

Just for this afternoon,
I won't worry about what
you are going to be when you grow up,
or second guess every decision
I have made where you are concerned.

Just for this afternoon,
I will let you help me bake cookies,
and I won't stand over you trying to fix them.
Just for this afternoon,
I will take us to McDonald's and buy us both
a Happy Meal so you can have both toys.

Just for this evening,
I will hold you in my arms
and tell you a story about how
you were born and how
much I love you.

Just for this evening,
I will let you splash in the tub
and not get angry.

Just for this evening,
I will let you stay up late
while we sit on the porch
and count all the stars.

Just for this evening,
I will snuggle beside you for hours,
and miss my favorite TV shows.
Just for this evening as we say your prayers,
I will simply be grateful
that God has given me the greatest
gift ever given.

And when I kiss you good night
I will hold you a little tighter,
a little longer. It is then,
that I will thank God for you,
and ask him for nothing, except
one more day.............